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Archer Bringing Electric Air Taxis to Los Angeles by 2026

The manufacturer also has plans to fly in New York, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area in partnership with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

Archer Aviation eVTOL air taxi
Archer Aviation’s flagship Midnight air taxi could hit the skies over Los Angeles as soon as 2026. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Archer Aviation is expanding its eVTOL air taxi network to Los Angeles by 2026, adding to planned services in New York City and Chicago, primarily in partnership with United Airlines.
  • The service aims to provide a fast, sustainable, and cost-competitive alternative to ground transportation, connecting city centers to airports and other key locations.
  • Archer plans for commercial rollout in New York and Chicago by 2025, with Los Angeles following, leveraging its Midnight aircraft for short, frequent trips and aiming to showcase the technology by the 2028 LA Olympics.
  • The company is actively developing charging infrastructure and benefits from strong FAA and California state support amidst a competitive eVTOL market.
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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation is adding a third major U.S. city to its planned air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines.

The company on Thursday announced it intends to launch a city center-to-airport network in Los Angeles by 2026, building on its plans to fly in New York City and Chicago. The service is meant to replace one-to-two-hour drives by car with more direct aerial routes while remaining cost competitive with ground-based rideshare options such as Uber and Lyft.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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